Is your phone charger buzzing? If so, there are several possible reasons why.
Loose Connection
If your phone charger is buzzing, it might be due to a loose connection. This can happen for various reasons, ranging from the outlet being loose to an issue with your phone charger's wiring.
If you think it's just a loose screw in your outlet, try tightening it with a new screwdriver. If that doesn't work, you may need to replace the whole outlet; don't worry—there are plenty of great options out there! You could even find one online that comes with extra features like surge protection and USB ports for charging more than one device at once. Of course, this assumes that those extra features aren't what caused the buzzing problem in the first place!
When it comes to installing a new outlet, make sure an electrician does the job! Dealing with electrical systems can be hazardous for inexperienced DIY project handlers.
Wear And Tear
Check the condition of your charger itself. First, look for any visible damage—the cord may have been stepped on or pulled out at some point, which can cause wear and tear in a cable. Second, try plugging your phone directly into an outlet using another cord and see if it charges properly. If so, then you know the issue is with your original charger and not just the wire itself.
Lastly, check whether there are other devices that work fine with your same charger but won't charge when plugged into yours—this would indicate that there might be an issue with either one of these things, rather than just overall poor quality control across different brands/models. Sometimes chargers have terrible quality control, so it could be you got yourself a dud charger.
While this process is tedious, you want to make sure you narrow down the problem by checking for any component failure in your phone or charger. Sometimes bent cables or even dirty charging ports can cause these headaches.
Things To Consider
Some other issues to look out for and consider are the following:
Bad wiring: When the wiring between the charger and outlet is bad, it can cause buzzing or humming sounds in your phone when you plug it in. If the cable for the charger itself is fine, then you might have some frayed wires in your outlet that need repair.
If you have a faulty power outlet or extension cord, that could also cause buzzing sounds as well as other problems with your phone and charging cable.
Make sure the charging cable is connected securely. It may sound silly, but sometimes you might not have clicked the cable fully into place, and this loose connection can lead to some faulty charging.
Get An Electrician For A Second Opinion
If you’re still having issues, it may be time to get an electrician in for a second opinion. They can check your wiring and outlet for any issues that could be causing the problem. Sometimes electrical systems in old homes can be funny, and while you may think you have an outlet issue, there might be an issue with circuit panels. Thankfully we are here to help!
Looking to get help with your home's electrical problems? Contact All Electric Services at (407) 890-7782 today!